Puncak Taruko

Puncak Taruko is a scenic viewpoint in West Sumatra, Sumatra. Puncak Taruko is situated nearby to the garden Tapian Ratu Camp, as well as near the park Kapatoman Camping.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Museum Perjuangan Tri Daya Eka Dharma and Fort de Kock.

Museum Perjuangan Tri Daya Eka Dharma

Museum

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Museum Perjuangan Tri Daya Eka Dharma is situated 2½ km east of Puncak Taruko.

Fort de Kock

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Fort de Kock was a 19th-century Dutch sconce fortification established over a hill in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, Indonesia. Around the fortification, a new settlement grew, which eventually grew into the city of Bukittinggi, the second largest city in West Sumatra. Fort de Kock is situated 3 km northeast of Puncak Taruko.

Jam Gadang

Clock

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Jam Gadang is a clock tower, major landmark, and tourist attraction in the city of Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, Indonesia. It is in the centre of the city, near the main market, Pasar Ateh. It has large clocks on each face. Jam Gadang is situated 3 km east of Puncak Taruko.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bukik Apik Puhun and Bukittinggi.

Bukik Apik Puhun

Village

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Bukik Apik Puhun is a village.

Bukittinggi

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Bukittinggi is a city of 117,000 people in West Sumatra. It is a city popular with tourists because of its pleasant climate and central location. Bukittinggi is also a popular shopping destination for cheap textiles and fashion products, especially for Malaysians.